Speed cameras have been activated on a portion of U.S. Route 13 in Northeast Philly, adding to a growing network of roads where the city is using automated enforcement to …
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Want to see Rory McIlroy at Aronimink? Here’s a chance to watch a PGA Championship practice round for free
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsPennsylvania residents have an opportunity to see golf's biggest stars, including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, take their practice rounds ahead of the PGA Championship for free. More than 260 …
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City Council advances bills to restrict ICE agents, but Parker administration says they contain ‘problematic language’
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsCity Council appears poised to prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from using face masks, unmarked vehicles and city-owned properties during raids in Philadelphia, among other new restrictions. But the …
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N.Y. man must repay $66,000 to Pa. Fine Wine & Good Spirits for using stolen credit cards to buy booze
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsA New York man who used stolen debit and credit cards to buy more than $66,000 in liquor from Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores has been sentenced to …
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At redesigned Thomas Paine Plaza, skateboarders’ new space keeps their last domino from falling
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsFor the first time in three years, Thomas Paine Plaza will reopen to the public Friday after an $18 million renovation of the space outside the Municipal Services Building. Against …
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West Chester University student fatally struck by car while walking near campus
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsA West Chester University student died after being hit by a car while walking near campus early Sunday morning. The student was struck near the 300 block of South High …
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State awards $2.3 million grant to restore West Fairmount Park’s 19th century fountain
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsPlans to restore a 19th century fountain in West Fairmount Park will move forward and be supported by a $2.3 million state grant for a range of improvements at the …
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Archbishop Nelson Pérez defends Pope Leo XIV after Trump’s criticisms
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsThe Archdiocese of Philadelphia is supporting Pope Leo XIV after he criticized Donald Trump's response to the Iran war, prompting a social media rant from the president. Archbishop Nelson Perez …
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NJ Transit unveils first of 40 new train cars expected to enter service this year
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsNJ Transit has received the first of the sleeker, faster trains that will replace its aging fleet, and the agency plans to deploy it on commuter lines later this year. …
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Philly real estate agent sentenced to prison for $3.1 million fraud scheme
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsA Center City real estate agent who defrauded investors of $3.1 million, using the money to gamble on sports and pay for luxury items, was sentenced Wednesday to more than …